Canon Powershot S3IS
03-12-2007, 03:50 PM
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Canon Powershot S3IS
Somebody please tell me why I dick up every picture I take with this thing. I don't know enough about cameras to figure out what settings I need for what picture. I just took 33 pictures trying random settings to see if I can figure this shit out. Every one of them turned out grainy. The sun was going down, so too late to try it again today. I suck.
03-12-2007, 04:49 PM
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Re: Canon Powershot S3IS
if you're in manual, lower the iso to around 100-200, that's why its grainy.
keep playing with settings in manual, read a bit about camera settings, and get a tripod.
keep playing with settings in manual, read a bit about camera settings, and get a tripod.
03-13-2007, 04:40 PM
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Re: Canon Powershot S3IS
Are you using the "digital zoom" during the shots? Most cameras now have digital zoom and optical zoom. Turn off the digital zoom mode and only use the optical if it has one. Optical zoom is when the lens moves in and out.
03-13-2007, 04:45 PM
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Re: Canon Powershot S3IS
I just checked. It has both. Turn off the digital zoom. They are worthless for the most part. I have a canon rebel xt which is roughly twice the price and it can take some getting used to. Put the camera in full auto and make sure the digital zoom is turned off which will be in the options. Let me know what you find out.
03-17-2007, 05:43 AM
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Re: Canon Powershot S3IS
I just checked. It has both. Turn off the digital zoom. They are worthless for the most part. I have a canon rebel xt which is roughly twice the price and it can take some getting used to. Put the camera in full auto and make sure the digital zoom is turned off which will be in the options. Let me know what you find out.
Much, much better, but I still have a lot to learn. I need a better place to take photos for starters. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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03-17-2007, 10:36 AM
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Re: Canon Powershot S3IS
Looks alot better. One thing to keep in mind that when you use a higher iso like you were doing it can create alot of noise (no definition) to the picture. Make sure you hold the camera really still like I am sure you are already doing. This will matter alot more when you use the zoom. Canon is one of the best camera makers out there. I am on my second one now. If I can help you let me know.
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